Tesla Model Y recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Tesla Model Y has 43 recall campaigns and 4,374 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2023, 2021, 2022.

43recalls
4,374complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2026 Tesla Model Y
Photo: 2026 Tesla Model Y by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
202704000
2026845298135
2025311535316
2024533975461
2023171,198158487
202220880928152
2021231,10090626
20202428649027
201930000
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Tesla Model Y?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 (1,198), 2021 (1,100), 2022 (880) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.